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Burns-bass

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  1. These are excellent basses
  2. Need something a little lighter, so price reduced to £675
  3. Without a maker’s mark you’ll need to take it to a professional and get them to check it out. If you can let us know where you’re based perhaps one of us can recommend someone to take it to or call. It’ll need a full condition assessment in any case to assess value. What wonderful memories from your dad and a lovely item to have in the family. My grandad left me a silver cigarette case which is certainly easier to carry!
  4. Home performance can never mimic live performance, I guess. My wife is doing vocal lessons and her coach suggested (as you did) to do open mics but have someone film it on a camera phone and then reflect on it after. This enables you to identify what’s good and what needs work. Thought that was a good idea!
  5. I can’t see much of a point playing at home without gigging, so I salute you and I’m sure your audience does too.
  6. About a grand depending on condition. Nice investment!
  7. Music isn’t a competition and none of us have the answers. If you enjoy it, then that’s all that matters. Personally, after watching a bit of it I’m sure what it aims to achieve, but possibly I’m not the core audience.
  8. Fair enough. I guess you’d hope that the records (which I adore) are the best they can do. If you want to listen to 14 takes of Get Back that’s all good!
  9. Why do we care? It’s 4 guys all approaching their 30s playing music. The heaps of meaning are layered on afterwards. Watch the rooftop concert, enjoy the records and save yourself 7 hours…
  10. Packaging is a bit bashed but the strings are sealed and new. £25 delivered.
  11. Still for sale. Great price for an exceptional bass.
  12. There’s a funny story in the 17 Watts book where a composer gave Mo Foster an incredibly complex part to play 8va (as a joke) and it filled him with fear. Practising with a drone really helps with getting intonation I found. Weirdly I also found the Simandl book to be helpful for EB too when I was trying to do fretless. In the end, I found the sound I wanted was a DB so bought one of those instead. I’d also echo the point above that master fretless players add all sorts of tricks and techniques (like blues players) to each note. It really is a wonderful sound in the right hands. Good luck!
  13. Jon Peel nails it…
  14. Used to be mine. It’s an exceptional instrument in every way.
  15. Updated the list after a hilarious/annoying misunderstanding ( I sent someone the wrong book as I'm stressed, old and tired). Happy to listen to offers on these if there's something you're interested in.
  16. This is the last bass I'm selling and the saddest to go. According to Rob Allen himself, this is a Rob Allen Fretted Mouse #1181 - alder body, walnut top, walnut neck and Indian rosewood fretboard. (I'm not going to arge with him!). the wood is wonderful to look at, and sounds even better. This was owned by the legend that is @Frank Blankwho had the pencil thin mandolin frets swapped for larger ones, giving better fretting and enabling you to use a wider range of strings. The condition is excellent. There are two marks (pictured). The bass comes in the Rob Allen fitted hard case and the little booklet and some wax too. This bass plays incredibly well, is light as a feather and is just beautifully made. So, why am I selling? I can't get on with short-scale basses, I need the money for a new business, and I'm getting back into playing double bass. This is strictly collection only, but I can drive and meet you somewhere if Bristol is a way to get to. I can't and won't send this (I can't insure it and I wont' risk this). Price is £2200. This reflects the quality, rarity and the fact that these are hugely in demand now. Pictures below. Anything else you need, let me know.
  17. Yeah I’ve been to the auction several times and to be fair they’re clear about it, but some people still get stung!
  18. + 25% in fees…
  19. Bump for a beautiful amp!
  20. Message sent. I'm local and this could be perfect!
  21. There's mad, and there's divorce-level craziness. This is the latter.
  22. I’ve heard good things. This is in my budget range as I won’t pay VAT and can buy from Richer too.
  23. Hello! I’ve got a Bose soundbar which has done me well for about 6 years, but its not powerful enough now so I was a replacement. Requirements are that the sound quality is good, the interface has simple to use and it’s not garish. I’m looking mid-price (up to £500) and would prefer to buy from decent guys (Richer Sounds) not evil box shifters (Amazon). Happy to take advice form those with experience.
  24. Wonderful basses. I found the tuners to be a little lightweight, but other than that no complaints! Was beautifully made.
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